Qualifications for Continuing Studies Instructors Policy

This policy will guide Vancouver Community College (VCC; the College) in the hiring of instructors for Continuing Studies with the appropriate credentials and experience commensurate with the academic and professional standards of their programs, courses and/or services.  Highly qualified instructors are critical to student success at VCC.

This policy and related procedures applies to all Continuing Studies instructors at Vancouver Community College.

1. The College is committed to the continuous assurance of program quality and the success of its students through graduation.


2. The  credibility of the College's programs/courses require instructors who are appropriately qualified:
   
   
   
   1. Instructor qualification requirements will vary in accordance with the academic and professional expectations appropriate to the College's diverse programs, courses and/or service responsibilities.
   
   
   2. Instructors have the appropriate balance of three essential qualifications: employment experience, academic and/or professional/industry credentials, and a commitment to teaching excellence.
   
   
   3. Meets external expectations where there are accreditation, articulation, and provincial/national approval bodies.
   
   
   
   

Qualifications

The academic and professional expectations appropriate to individual courses include specific, desirable and/or additional qualifications as determined by the Program Coordinator in conjunction with the Dean of Continuing Studies.

Temporary Instructional Appointment

A contract issued to continuing studies instructors outlining the details of each assigned course including rate of pay, hours and dates.

• Qualifications for Faculty Members (205)

• College and Institute Act, RSBC 1996, c 52